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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1949

Page

6

Lodge GF1.0.0.F. Inauguration Held With 190 Attendees

The Encampment rite for Lodge GF1.0.0.F. was conducted daylight with 29 Grafton charter members and 60 degree team members from Clarksburg and Morgantown. Bill Shuman of Morgantown presided as state deputy grand patriot and installed officers. A luncheon followed for over 190 attendees. The item ends noting the national herd court tennis championships set for Berkeley from September 17 to 25.

Grafton Bill Shuman Morgantown Clarksburs Charter Grafton Elis Watson Ernest Tucker George Lewis Dorsey Robbin L. D. Delabey Utsinger W. R. Jackson A. V. Howater B. J. Ash J.M. Shaw Oza Gainer Claude McDaniels George Smith Burl Freeman A R. Loar Jack Peters Lewis E. Peters Julian Barton Herman Freedman Lyle Shaw Bliss Weaver Rev Thorn Jesse Nestor Virgil R. Zickefoose Harry Bollizer Rufus J. Reed Mr. Robinson McWilliams Mr. Hilder Rebekah Lorise

Morgantown Father Freed Of Charges

Fusitive charges were dismissed against Malvito Garnet Vito and Jack McGraw in a case tied to the suspected kidnapping of Garnet Malvito, the three year old daughter of Malvito, from a Morgantown area foster home. Magistrate J. Roland Sala, following Monongalia County officials, concluded no prosecution was possible as the child was claimed by Malvito as his own daughter. The men, arrested August 3 in Queens, refused extradition.

New York LuuHy Haymonamaivito Jack McGraw Wuuvito Morgantown W. Va J. Roland Sala Monongalia County West Virginia Malvito Renson Queens Mal Vito Garnet Joseph Gladys Sehrone

State to Spend Over 100000 on Keyser Bridge

The State Road Commission announced West Virginia will spend more than $100,000 for rights of way in the Keyser Mic Coole bridge project over the Potomac River. Of the total, $85,266 will go to moving and remodeling buildings.

Keyser State Road Commission West Virginia Potomac River

Baltimore and Ohio Rail Carloads For Week End August 20

Revenue freight handled by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad totaled 53 850 cars for the week ended August 20. The prior week ending August 13 recorded 54 053 cars, and the same week a year earlier totaled 66 110 cars.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Inquiry on B-36 winds toward quick close

Washington reports the B 36 bomber inquiry likely to wrap up soon. Chairman Vinson of the House Armed Services Committee indicated optimism for a near end as Lt Gen Lauris Norstad testified. A reporter was told the inquiry had produced little new information and a “rose perfume” remark was noted.

Washington Air Force Congress Vinson D-Ga house armed services _committee Lauris Norstad

Thousands Fight Forest Fires Across U S and Canada

Thousands of firefighters battled spreading forest fires in Maine, western states, Quebec, and Canada. Evacuations occurred, livestock perished, and thousands of acres burned as officials in San Diego County declared an emergency amid new outbreaks and minor blazes.

Washington United States Canada Maine Quebec San Diego

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